Chapter 12: Organizing Your Presentation
A sentence outline consists entirely of complete __________
sentences
Which of the following are elements that connect the parts of a speech?
signposts transitions
Which of the following best describes the length of a signpost?
a few words
What is the most efficient way to develop a rough draft?
choose a limited number of main points
Which of the following statements are true of the outline structure?
there should not normally be just one subpoint under a main point most audiences are unable to remember more than seven main points the main points are indicated by Roman numerals
How do speakers from some Pacific Rim cultures approach their presentations?
they humbly suggest that they are inadequate to address the audience
Which of the following explains the momentary effect that transitions have on the audience?
they relax them
What are some of the standard style manuals?
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) Chicago Manual of Style MLA Handbook
The main points in an outline are indicated by ......
Roman numerals
The problem/solution pattern requires careful audience __________ so that you know how much time to spend on each portion of the speech
analysis
One of the best ways to awaken the audience's interest during the introduction is to show how the topic is related to the _________
audience
In a time-sequence pattern, events are explained in ____________ order
chronological
A memorable concluding statement that encourages listeners to think and do as you recommend is known as ________
clincher
Outlining encourages you to speak......
conversationally
Presenting your specific qualifications will increase your ......
credibility
During the introduction to your speech, the audience .....
decides whether or not to listen to you
Which of the following directives are important to keep in mind at the end of your speech?
do not say anything negative about your presentation remind the audience of your main points do not let your voice fade away as you conclude
Define Topical Sequence
good for persuasive presentations that possess three to five main points
Which of the following should be included in the introduction of your speech?
a preview of the main points
In your conclusion, warning the audience that you are about to finish the speech is called the _____________ function
brakelight
In which type of presentation is the topical-sequence pattern typically used?
informative and persuasive
Kanika prepares an outline of her speech. She has been through several versions, and finally decides on a more minimalist outline composed of words and short phrases that will help her recall the important parts of her speech. She has created a _________
key word
The _______ outline reduces content to the bare essentials
key-word
A wider margin on the left in an outline means that the item is ......
less important
Define Cause/Effect
particularly well-suited to informative presentations that may not recommend a specific course of action
Hoben gives a speech to try to persuade an audience to install solar panels in their homes. He first lists the different types of solar panels one can buy, then describes the qualities of each. Next he explains the advantages of owning and operating a solar panel-powered home, and briefly runs down the disadvantages of them. Hoben is using the ____________ organizational pattern
topical sequence
Define Time Sequence
uses chronological order of events, often in an informative presentation
The topical-sequence pattern of organization is among the most ________
versatile
Which of the following steps is likely to detract from your efforts to gain your audience's attention?
showing a long video starting to talk before you reach the stage being excessively dramatic
A sentence outline, combined with notes on the function of each part, is a blueprint of your _________
speech
True or False: In public speaking you should select the items likely to have maximum impact on the audience
True
Which of the following are among the main principles of outlining?
each outline part is a single idea all items in your outline should be related to your purpose
Which of the following statements is true about the link between your outline and your speech?
everything in the outline should relate to the purpose of your speech
It is important to take notes to designate the __________ of each part of your outline, such as attention getter or main argument
function
If a speaker brings to the stage an abstract painting to introduce a talk about modern art, which of the five functions of a good introduction is being fulfilled?
gaining and maintaining audience attention
Define Problem/Solution
has a particularly strong need for audience analysis; may incorporate other organizational patterns
Which of the following are the best places to put the most important information within the body of the speech?
in the end in the beginning
In an informative speech, when is the best time to reveal your thesis?
in the introduction
The cause/effect pattern is often used in ____________ presentations that seek to explain an issue
informative
What organizational pattern is dominant in North American culture?
linear
Utilizing a _________ for your speech, in which every word is written down, may invite you to become too dependent on it
manuscript
How many complete ideas should each point on an outline normally contain?
one
Transitions always explain the relationship between _______
one idea and another
Which of the following does your outline reveal about your speech?
order importance substance
Which of the following are true of organizational patterns?
organizational patterns are arrangements of the contents of a message the pattern that makes the most sense for your speech depends on your purpose and your material a talk based primarily on the problem/solution pattern can have embedded within it a topical-solution pattern
The consistent use in an outline of complete sentences, clauses, phrases, or words, but not a mixture of these, is known as ___________ form
parallel
Point I in Kora's speech outline about fishing reads "Choose a good fishing spot." If point II reads "Prepare your bait," instead of simply "Bait," then Kora has used ____________ in her outline
parallel form
The problem/solution pattern can employ other ____________ variations, such as the topical-sequence pattern
patterns
The problem/solution pattern is used most often in which type of presentation?
persuasive
Which of the following attempts at getting audience attention should you be especially careful about?
relying on PowerPoint bringing an animal onstage introducing a guest onstage
Adisa begins her speech about cross-cultural communication by asking an audience member to come up and pretend to be a non-native speaker; Adisa then pretends to be meeting her for the first time. Adisa is using the audience attention-getting strategy of ______________1
role play
Which of the following are useful things to do before creating an outline for your speech?
select an appropriate topic look for supporting materials narrow your topic
In the body of the speech, you should provide the _________ for any specific information you present
sources
Which of the following are true of sentence outlines?
they show the evidence you will use they show the types of arguments you will use they show your order of presentation
Which of the following are the main purposes for creating a list of your sources?
to enable listeners to check your sources for themselves to inform others about the sources you used for your speech
The ___________-sequence pattern is a method of organization that emphasizes the major reasons an audience should accept a point of view
topical
What are some valid instructions for using note cards with your presentations?
write out items that might be difficult to remember write instructions to yourself on your note cards number your note cards
Which of the following are important questions to consider in revising the rough draft of your outline?
Are you following the rules for outlining? Do all the subordinate points relate to the main points? Are the main points all consistent with the immediate purpose?